dictatorial

Modifies a noun

• regime: This a problem faced by subjects of dictatorial regimes.
• tendency: Yes, he had dictatorial tendencies, but he was no Nazi.
• power: Once we think, we are already defeated by the dictatorial power of language.
• rule: The sanctions, however, fell short of leading to any policy change in Saddam Hussein's dictatorial rule.
• manner: The duties and responsibilities as outlined should not be taken as a license to behave In a dictatorial manner.
• attitude: Marriage problems occur because of your dictatorial attitude toward your mate, or vise versa.

Modifying Another Word

• almost: Richard was made Constable of England, which gave him an almost dictatorial power.
• not: My advice would be keep it in perspective and be gentle and not dictatorial!
• even: It may seem idealistic, even dictatorial, to state that the Linux community should simply reject commercialisation.
• somewhat: He thought how often he had laid down the law to her and how sweetly she had borne with his somewhat dictatorial decrees.

Used with adjective complement

• become: There is a power complex in play here, and you have to deal with a tendency to become dictatorial.
• grow: Now married, Alex St Clair felt increasingly uncomfortable as Beefheart's approach grew ever more dictatorial.